Mercedes ME9.7 & MED17 Engine ECU Clone — M272/M273 (~2005-2011) & turbo M276/M278/M157
Used Mercedes engine ECU that cranks but never starts? We clone it to your car's exact data — VIN, FBS3 immobilizer, and adaptations — so the replacement runs plug-and-play.
Sending several modules? Add them all — one box, one return-shipping charge.
Bosch ME9.7 (M272 V6 / M273 V8, ~2005-2011) and MED17 (turbo M276/M278/M157) Mercedes engine ECUs — 1:1 clone to donor.
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to Arlington. USPS goes to our PO Box; UPS and FedEx must use the street address. Customer pays shipping to us.
Receive in 1-2 Days
Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- Original ECU read on the bench
- VIN copied to the donor
- FBS3 immobilizer data transferred 1:1
- Injector coding and engine adaptations carried over
- Donor ECU returned as a plug-and-play replacement
- Bench-verified data integrity before return
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
ME9.7 engines (~2005-2011)
MED17 engines (turbo)
What we need
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- ✓Mercedes ME9.7 ECU failed, crank no-start
- ✓M272 / M273 ECU communication dropping / misfires from ECU
- ✓Need to install a used Mercedes ECU - immobilizer no-start
- ✓Clone donor ECU to my VIN, plug and play
- ✓MED17 ECU replacement no-start after a swap
Won't fix:
- ✗No-starts from sensors, wiring, fuel, or mechanical faults (diagnose first)
- ✗EIS/ESL/key faults outside the ECU
- ✗A donor that's the wrong part number / hardware family
- ✗Emissions / OBD-monitor defeat - this is a like-for-like clone only; we do not remove catalysts, EGR, or emissions equipment from a road car
Shipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
Ship both your original ECU and the matching donor ECU to PO Box 120241, Arlington TX 76012 if you ship USPS — or 1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241, Arlington TX 76012 if you ship UPS or FedEx (UPS and FedEx cannot deliver to a PO Box). Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $24.95 (3–5 days), UPS 2-Day $54.95, or UPS overnight $94.95; cloned ECUs typically go back within 24 hours.
What to include in your box
- Your original (source) Mercedes engine ECU
- A matching donor ECU to clone onto
- A note with the VIN and engine code
- Clear photos or transcription of both ECU part-number labels
- Any stored fault codes (optional)
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
If shipping USPS
PO Box 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
If shipping UPS or FedEx
1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
Both shipping labels — to the lab and back to you — are purchased the moment you order. Your prepaid inbound label (already addressed) arrives by email; the return ships on the speed you chose at checkout.
Need to perform this job remotely?
Get an Auto Module Lab Remote Programming Kit and have our technicians program supported vehicles from your shop — the car stays on your lift and nothing gets posted.
Buy the interface once — program with us anytime. Supported procedures vary by vehicle, module, OEM software and security requirements.
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
Why can't I just bolt in a used Mercedes ECU?
What exactly gets copied during a clone?
Why do ME9.7 ECUs fail so often?
Does the donor ECU need to match exactly?
Will a clone hide a real mechanical no-start?
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Where we serve Mercedes ME9.7 / MED17 ECU Clone
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Ready to ship?
Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.